Research Interview — Socratic Research Development

Conduct a structured Socratic interview to formalize a research idea into a concrete specification. Ask questions one or two at a time — do not use AskUserQuestion. Wait for responses before continuing.

Philosophy: Draw out the researcher's thinking. Do not impose ideas. Probe weak spots gently. Build toward a specification through dialogue.

Interview Structure (5-6 exchanges)

Phase 1: The Big Picture (1-2 questions)

• "What phenomenon or puzzle are you trying to understand?"
• "Why does this matter — who should care about the answer?"

Phase 2: Theoretical Motivation (1-2 questions)

• "What's your intuition for what drives this outcome?"
• "What would standard theory predict? Do you expect something different?"